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Record· Brief regering2026Z18635open

Exchange of letters constituting an Agreement between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the European Union Agency for Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters (Eurojust) concerning the amendment of the Agreement between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Eurojust of 15 March 2006; The Hague, July 3, 2026

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 11 September 2026

Exchange of letters constituting an Agreement between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the European Union Agency for Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters (Eurojust) concerning the amendment of the Agreement between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Eurojust of 15 March 2006; The Hague, July 3, 2026

Question· Written questionUIN 28766open

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Buy British procurement policy on the likelihood of the European Union adopting a Buy European procurement policy which discriminates against British i

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 September 2026

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Buy British procurement policy on the likelihood of the European Union adopting a Buy European procurement policy which discriminates against British i

Question· Written questionHL HL3386open

To ask His Majesty's Government how many current statutory instruments contain the phrase "A reference to a member State is to be read as if Northern Ireland were a member State of the European Union"; and what assessment they have made of the risk to com

United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 September 2026

To ask His Majesty's Government how many current statutory instruments contain the phrase "A reference to a member State is to be read as if Northern Ireland were a member State of the European Union"; and what assessment they have made of the risk to com

Question· writtenPQ 2313asked

2313. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reasons Ireland did not join the group of EU Member States that signed a joint letter seeking an emergency meeting on migration pressures relating to Spain's North African territories; the way in which the Government's support for a separate Presidency-led video conference differed in objective, strategy or intended outcome from the proposal contained in the letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60633/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2313. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reasons Ireland did not join the group of EU Member States that signed a joint letter seeking an emergency meeting on migration pressures relating to Spain's North African territories; the way in which the Government's support for a separate Presidency-led video conference differed in objective, strategy or intended outcome from the proposal contained in the letter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60633/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2266asked

2266. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Ireland's current position in relation to European Union initiatives on migration management, border security and protection of the EU's external borders; the specific measures Ireland is advocating at EU level to reduce undocumented migration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60635/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

2266. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Ireland's current position in relation to European Union initiatives on migration management, border security and protection of the EU's external borders; the specific measures Ireland is advocating at EU level to reduce undocumented migration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60635/26]

Question· writtenPQ 955asked

955. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Government intends to develop a co-ordinated national estate strategy to maximise economic benefit, minimise waste and ensure that surplus or potentially surplus State and local government assets are identified, especially in the context of the European Union energy performance of buildings directives, EPBD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62662/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

955. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether the Government intends to develop a co-ordinated national estate strategy to maximise economic benefit, minimise waste and ensure that surplus or potentially surplus State and local government assets are identified, especially in the context of the European Union energy performance of buildings directives, EPBD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62662/26]

Question· writtenPQ 863asked

863. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the assessment his Department has made of the appropriate European Union legal framework for the proposed on-trade sustainability scheme; whether it will be considered under State aid rules or under the Alcohol Structures Directive; whether any engagement has taken place or is planned with the European Commission on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63857/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

863. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the assessment his Department has made of the appropriate European Union legal framework for the proposed on-trade sustainability scheme; whether it will be considered under State aid rules or under the Alcohol Structures Directive; whether any engagement has taken place or is planned with the European Commission on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63857/26]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of producers registered with the approved body for packaging in each of the years 2023 to 2026 to date; the number of producers estimated to fall within the scope of the producer registration requirements of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 which fell below the major producer thresholds provided for under the European Union (Packaging) Regulations 2014, as amended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61566/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

155. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of producers registered with the approved body for packaging in each of the years 2023 to 2026 to date; the number of producers estimated to fall within the scope of the producer registration requirements of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 which fell below the major producer thresholds provided for under the European Union (Packaging) Regulations 2014, as amended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61566/26]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position taken by Ireland at the Council of the European Union on 24 June 2026 in respect of the proposed suspension of Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 contained in COM(2025) 982; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61568/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

153. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position taken by Ireland at the Council of the European Union on 24 June 2026 in respect of the proposed suspension of Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 contained in COM(2025) 982; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61568/26]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has carried out an assessment of the impact of the authorised representative requirements under Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Irish micro and small enterprises trading cross-border within the European Union; if so, if he will publish that assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61569/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

152. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has carried out an assessment of the impact of the authorised representative requirements under Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Irish micro and small enterprises trading cross-border within the European Union; if so, if he will publish that assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61569/26]

Question· writtenPQ 75asked

75. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland together with its European Union partners are considering possible diplomatic avenues and approaches to address Iran’s lack of response to international pressure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63341/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

75. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland together with its European Union partners are considering possible diplomatic avenues and approaches to address Iran’s lack of response to international pressure; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63341/26]

Question· writtenPQ 72asked

72. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the new Irish passport design will be added to the Council of the European Union's, Public Register of Authentic identity and travel documents online (PRADO). [63172/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

72. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the new Irish passport design will be added to the Council of the European Union's, Public Register of Authentic identity and travel documents online (PRADO). [63172/26]

Question· writtenPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total budget allocated and the total amount spent to date, on all advertising, marketing and public awareness activity for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59819/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

35. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total budget allocated and the total amount spent to date, on all advertising, marketing and public awareness activity for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59819/26]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the names of the companies or agencies contracted to deliver the advertising and communications campaign for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, the value of each contract, and whether each contract was awarded following a competitive public procurement process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59815/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

25. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the names of the companies or agencies contracted to deliver the advertising and communications campaign for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, the value of each contract, and whether each contract was awarded following a competitive public procurement process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59815/26]

Question· writtenPQ 24asked

24. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide a breakdown of expenditure to date on the public information and advertising campaign for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, by category, including outdoor advertising, digital and social media, print, broadcast, and design and production; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59813/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

24. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide a breakdown of expenditure to date on the public information and advertising campaign for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, by category, including outdoor advertising, digital and social media, print, broadcast, and design and production; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59813/26]

Question· writtenPQ 23asked

23. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total amount spent to date on outdoor and out-of-home advertising, including bus shelter, billboard and street furniture advertising, as part of the public communications campaign for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59812/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

23. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the total amount spent to date on outdoor and out-of-home advertising, including bus shelter, billboard and street furniture advertising, as part of the public communications campaign for Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59812/26]

Report· Bericht, Gutachten, Programm21/7500open

2nd week of sessions 2026 of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe from April 20 to 24, 2026 in Strasbourg, France

Germany · German Bundestag · 7 August 2026

Participants of the German delegation, agenda, resolutions and recommendations, focal points of the deliberations: abolition of the death penalty, respect for peace and stability in the Middle East, possible suspension of Israel's observer status, establishment of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, changes to the procedure for electing judges of the ECHR, violence and hate speech against politicians, Activities report of the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, copyright in the field of artificial intelligence

Report· Bericht, Gutachten, Programm21/7425open

Resolution of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly of June 22, 2026 to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty

Germany · German Bundestag · 30 July 2026

Anchoring digital sovereignty as a strategic priority in the common European policy, building common digital infrastructures, deepening cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence, promoting common standards and interoperable solutions as well as increased use of open source technologies, identifying and reducing existing obstacles to cooperation in key digital projects

Report· Bericht, Gutachten, Programm21/7429open

Resolution of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly of June 22, 2026 on the protection of minors on social networks

Germany · German Bundestag · 30 July 2026

Adopt a stricter legal framework to protect minors on social networks, ensure stricter supervision of platforms and consistent enforcement of sanctions in the event of infringements, support European Commission initiatives to introduce an age verification procedure, carry out a coordinated action against manipulation and digital interference campaigns that undermine EU values, promote and disseminate high-quality Franco-German and European content to strengthen the critical spirit of youth and the fight against disinformation

Report· Bericht, Gutachten, Programm21/7428open

Resolution of the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly of June 22, 2026 on forcibly recruited soldiers from Alsace and Moselle

Germany · German Bundestag · 30 July 2026

Designation of the forced conscription of Alsatians and Moselles into the Wehrmacht as a war crime, placement of memorial plaques in German military cemeteries in Europe, strengthening of remembrance work and possible inclusion of the conscription of the Malgré-Nous in the curriculum of both countries

Question· writtenPQ 4249asked

4249. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht whether the TidyTowns programme (details supplied) provides participating committees with a common digital tool or methodology for recording structured, geotagged environmental observations; whether resulting data are aggregated or published for policy or research use; whether a voluntary pilot enabling participating committees to collect structured environmental observations, with training, quality assurance and a published national impact report, will be introduced as part of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union before 31 December 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54821/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4249. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht whether the TidyTowns programme (details supplied) provides participating committees with a common digital tool or methodology for recording structured, geotagged environmental observations; whether resulting data are aggregated or published for policy or research use; whether a voluntary pilot enabling participating committees to collect structured environmental observations, with training, quality assurance and a published national impact report, will be introduced as part of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union before 31 December 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54821/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4171asked

4171. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science each council formation, working party, ministerial meeting or Presidency policy process in which citizen science or citizen-generated data will be substantively considered during Ireland's Presidency of the European Union; the scheduled date, Irish lead and intended outcome in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54818/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4171. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science each council formation, working party, ministerial meeting or Presidency policy process in which citizen science or citizen-generated data will be substantively considered during Ireland's Presidency of the European Union; the scheduled date, Irish lead and intended outcome in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54818/26]

Question· writtenPQ 4157asked

4157. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the Government has approved a plan or co-ordinated a programme for citizen science during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union (details supplied); and, if no such plan exists, whether one will be approved before the conclusion of the Presidency. [54808/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

4157. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the Government has approved a plan or co-ordinated a programme for citizen science during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union (details supplied); and, if no such plan exists, whether one will be approved before the conclusion of the Presidency. [54808/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3991asked

3991. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health whether she has had any engagement at European Union (EU) level regarding proposals that will set lower limits on the strength of vitamins and minerals in food supplements in the EU; the evidence that has been presented on the need for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58456/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3991. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health whether she has had any engagement at European Union (EU) level regarding proposals that will set lower limits on the strength of vitamins and minerals in food supplements in the EU; the evidence that has been presented on the need for this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58456/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3692asked

3692. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of deceased organ donors per million population in Ireland in each of the years 2021 to 2025; the way in which this compares with the European Union average, in tabular form; and whether every model 3 and model 4 hospital has designated organ donation personnel in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57402/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3692. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of deceased organ donors per million population in Ireland in each of the years 2021 to 2025; the way in which this compares with the European Union average, in tabular form; and whether every model 3 and model 4 hospital has designated organ donation personnel in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57402/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3583asked

3583. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health her views on concerns that uniform limits across the European Union may not adequately reflect differences in diet, climate, health needs and consumer choice in individual member states. [56951/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3583. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health her views on concerns that uniform limits across the European Union may not adequately reflect differences in diet, climate, health needs and consumer choice in individual member states. [56951/26]

Question· writtenPQ 3559asked

3559. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health whether consideration is being given to extending funding supports for children requiring specialist scoliosis treatment outside the European Union where an equivalent treatment is unavailable in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56897/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

3559. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health whether consideration is being given to extending funding supports for children requiring specialist scoliosis treatment outside the European Union where an equivalent treatment is unavailable in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56897/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2629asked

2629. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total value of financial supports paid to the agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture and fishing sectors under State aid measures, temporary crisis frameworks, temporary crisis and transition frameworks and other derogations from European Union State aid rules since 2020, broken down by scheme and year, in tabular form. [58146/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2629. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total value of financial supports paid to the agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture and fishing sectors under State aid measures, temporary crisis frameworks, temporary crisis and transition frameworks and other derogations from European Union State aid rules since 2020, broken down by scheme and year, in tabular form. [58146/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2628asked

2628. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide details of all current derogations, exemptions or special flexibilities available under European Union State aid rules that permit financial assistance to the agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture and fishing sectors; the date each was secured; whether Ireland sought each derogation; and the level of support provided under each mechanism to date. [58145/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2628. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide details of all current derogations, exemptions or special flexibilities available under European Union State aid rules that permit financial assistance to the agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture and fishing sectors; the date each was secured; whether Ireland sought each derogation; and the level of support provided under each mechanism to date. [58145/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2626asked

2626. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he or his Department has formally sought a derogation from European Union State aid rules to facilitate an emergency income support scheme for Ireland’s inshore fishing sector; if so, to provide details of the request, the response received and the current status of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58143/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2626. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether he or his Department has formally sought a derogation from European Union State aid rules to facilitate an emergency income support scheme for Ireland’s inshore fishing sector; if so, to provide details of the request, the response received and the current status of the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58143/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2624asked

2624. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures in place to ensure that imported beef, including beef imported from Mercosur countries, complies with all European Union rules relating to food safety, veterinary medicines, growth promoters, chemical treatments and shelf-life preservation techniques; the number of inspections carried out since 2022; the number of consignments tested; the number found non-compliant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58141/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2624. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures in place to ensure that imported beef, including beef imported from Mercosur countries, complies with all European Union rules relating to food safety, veterinary medicines, growth promoters, chemical treatments and shelf-life preservation techniques; the number of inspections carried out since 2022; the number of consignments tested; the number found non-compliant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58141/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2413asked

2413. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether officials within his Department have undertaken research, prepared briefing papers, attended meetings with the European Commission or other member states, or received legal advice regarding the possible establishment or use of asylum return hubs outside the European Union; and if he will provide details of such work undertaken since 1 January 2025. [58725/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2413. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether officials within his Department have undertaken research, prepared briefing papers, attended meetings with the European Commission or other member states, or received legal advice regarding the possible establishment or use of asylum return hubs outside the European Union; and if he will provide details of such work undertaken since 1 January 2025. [58725/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2395asked

2395. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason Ireland is the only European Union member state that does not require applicants for naturalised citizenship to demonstrate language proficiency or undergo a civics examination before becoming citizens; if he will consider such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58430/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2395. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason Ireland is the only European Union member state that does not require applicants for naturalised citizenship to demonstrate language proficiency or undergo a civics examination before becoming citizens; if he will consider such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58430/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2131asked

2131. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will detail the recent engagement his Department has had with the EU regarding migration in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59322/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2131. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will detail the recent engagement his Department has had with the EU regarding migration in Europe; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59322/26]

Question· writtenPQ 2125asked

2125. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason Ireland is the only European Union member state that does not require applicants for naturalised citizenship to demonstrate language proficiency or undergo a civics examination before becoming citizens; if he will consider such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58428/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

2125. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reason Ireland is the only European Union member state that does not require applicants for naturalised citizenship to demonstrate language proficiency or undergo a civics examination before becoming citizens; if he will consider such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58428/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1687asked

1687. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated financial exposure of the State to a lump sum fine and daily penalty payments in the event that the Court of Justice of the European Union rules against Ireland in the proceedings concerning the protection of raised bog and blanket bog habitats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56527/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1687. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the estimated financial exposure of the State to a lump sum fine and daily penalty payments in the event that the Court of Justice of the European Union rules against Ireland in the proceedings concerning the protection of raised bog and blanket bog habitats; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56527/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1681asked

1681. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken in response to the opinion of the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union, delivered in June 2026, advising the court to find that Ireland has manifestly and significantly failed to meet its obligations under the Habitats Directive to prevent the deterioration of raised bog and blanket bog habitats in Natura 2000 sites from peat cutting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56414/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1681. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken in response to the opinion of the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union, delivered in June 2026, advising the court to find that Ireland has manifestly and significantly failed to meet its obligations under the Habitats Directive to prevent the deterioration of raised bog and blanket bog habitats in Natura 2000 sites from peat cutting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56414/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1673asked

1673. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has identified specific housing projects, programmes or targets that could be supported through additional European Union housing funding mechanisms during the current EU Multiannual Financial Framework period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56315/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1673. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he has identified specific housing projects, programmes or targets that could be supported through additional European Union housing funding mechanisms during the current EU Multiannual Financial Framework period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56315/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1671asked

1671. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being taken to maximise Ireland's uptake of available European Union funding streams for the delivery of affordable and social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56313/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1671. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the measures being taken to maximise Ireland's uptake of available European Union funding streams for the delivery of affordable and social housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56313/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1568asked

1568. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken in response to the referral of Ireland by the European Commission to the Court of Justice of the European Union in June 2026 for failure to comply with the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive in respect of peat extraction projects; the reason enforcement action is not being taken by local authorities against unauthorised peat extraction, in view of the evidence of the Environmental Protection Agency to the Joint Committee on Agriculture that significant extraction is occurring without planning permission or environmental impact assessment, particularly on sites below 50 hectares, despite 226 enforcement inspections by the Agency between 2021 and 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56558/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1568. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the steps being taken in response to the referral of Ireland by the European Commission to the Court of Justice of the European Union in June 2026 for failure to comply with the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive in respect of peat extraction projects; the reason enforcement action is not being taken by local authorities against unauthorised peat extraction, in view of the evidence of the Environmental Protection Agency to the Joint Committee on Agriculture that significant extraction is occurring without planning permission or environmental impact assessment, particularly on sites below 50 hectares, despite 226 enforcement inspections by the Agency between 2021 and 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56558/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1567asked

1567. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will use Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union to advance a renewed European strategy to prevent and end homelessness; to outline any proposals currently under consideration in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56312/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 July 2026

1567. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will use Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union to advance a renewed European strategy to prevent and end homelessness; to outline any proposals currently under consideration in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56312/26]

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